News Archive for 08/10/31

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FastMac iV for iPhone 3G charges multiple devices

10/31, 5:30pm

FastMac iV ships

FastMac has launched the FastMac iV, a charger and extended battery for the iPhone that also adds a built-in flash and can charge USB devices concurrently. The iV triples the iPhone's talk time to 24 hours, as well as 31 days of standby, over 20 hours of video or 70 hours of audio playback. The battery inside the iV is rated at 3100mAh and can power and charge the phone at the same time.

Conference Call for iPhone shares call info

10/31, 4:15pm

Conference Call for iPhone

Ifbyphone has released its latest app for the iPhone or iPod touch, Conference Call, that allows users to schedule outbound conference calls from their mobile device. After the invited contacts and time are chosen, the app will call the attendees and automatically connect them as they answer instead of waiting for them to dial in. The app shares contact groups and account minutes with Ifbyphone's Voice Broadcast app.

iSkin releases Vibes and Duo cases for iPod touch 2G

10/31, 12:10pm

iSkin cases for iPod touch

iSkin has released its latest cases for the iPod touch 2G, the Vibes and Duo. The vibes case is constructed of a soft, high-gloss material featuring several artistic pattern options. All buttons and controls are protected without inhibiting function. A docking port protector is included with the package to keep out dirt or dust and a clear film screen protector is also provided. The Vibes case is available in red, blue, black, purple, and clear color variations for $30.

Classics app for iPhone launched with 12 novels

10/31, 11:45am

iPhone book reader ships

Software reading platform Classics has been launched on the iTunes App Store. The bookshelf and novel reader features 12 literary classics, including The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Gulliver's Travels, the Time Machine, Alice in Wonderland, Robinson Crusoe and others. The app remembers a user's place in the book and notes progress in the top bar as the user reads the story. Other books in addition to the first 12 will be added through updates.